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BREAKING: Elgin farm receives funding to strengthen infrastructure
ELGIN — An Elgin business is getting a funding infusion from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to strengthen…
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Oregon Department of Forestry adds fire restrictions starting July 2
With hot, dry weather forecast to continue, the Oregon Department of Forestry is tightening restrictions designed to reduce…
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The Observer Public Safety Log
Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity.
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Northeastern Oregon fire chiefs lament ambush shooting of firefighters in Idaho
Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson said a Sunday incident near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in which a man…
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BREAKING: Open fires ban includes Morgan Lake near La Grande
LA GRANDE — Open fires soon will be banned at Morgan Lake outside La Grande.
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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in 10 years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Bentz: Sale of public lands in West not right for federal spending bill
Rep. Cliff Bentz, the lone Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, said June 25 that he opposes a provision…
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Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity
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Union County Board of Commissioners adopts 2025-26 budget
UNION COUNTY — Union County’s budget picture for the next year is set.
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La Grande man arrested for sex crimes against minor
LA GRANDE — Police arrested a La Grande man Thursday, June 26, on a warrant charging that he…
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